This study revealed that during avian skin development, complex tissue architecture results from specific cellular flows and mechanical processes that guide feather bud protrusion and elongation, with distinct differences noted in scale development, where rigidity restricts such transformations.
80 citations
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June 2008 in “Biomaterials” This study found that poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol) membranes support the self-assembly of dermal papilla cells into compact spheroidal microtissues capable of inducing new hair follicles, suggesting potential for large-scale production for hair follicle regeneration.
32 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study assessed the use of oral finasteride in transgender men with androgenetic alopecia and found that all patients improved by one grade on the Norwood–Hamilton scale within about 5.5 months, with no significant adverse effects reported during the 16.2 months of follow-up.
23 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study demonstrated that a 3D air–liquid culture system using Wnt-CM-treated cells can induce hair regeneration in nude mice and may facilitate large-scale preparation for hair loss treatment.
11 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” This review article highlights that mesotherapy, a popular non-surgical procedure in aesthetic dermatology, involves injecting a mixture of compounds into the skin for purposes like skin rejuvenation and hair loss treatment, but lacks large-scale studies on its efficacy and safety.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review found that supplements containing saw palmetto may improve hair quality and density in patients with androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, but more large-scale RCTs are needed for conclusive evidence.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This review discusses the use of zebrafish larvae as an alternative model for studying ototoxicity, facilitating large-scale screening for otoprotective compounds, but reports no new clinical results.
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April 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for nonscarring alopecia and reports no new clinical results; the author recommends more large-scale controlled studies, particularly for scarring alopecia and symptom control.
February 2026 in “World Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovation Sciences” This systematic review found that cinnamon supplementation may modestly improve insulin sensitivity and potentially reduce hyperandrogenism in women with PCOS, but stresses the need for large-scale clinical trials.
May 2024 in “Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi” In this study, patients undergoing plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery reported higher levels of self-confidence if they were satisfied with their appearance, based on scores from the Coppersmith Self-Confidence Scale and other measures of self-esteem and social support.
December 2023 in “Juan Cuevas eBooks” This source describes the fourth volume of the "Guía de Procedimientos en Cirugía Plástica Reconstructiva" as an essential, expert-compiled reference detailing the latest advanced techniques in reconstructive plastic surgery for surgeons, residents, and professionals in the field.
January 2022 in “Eduvest” This case report discusses the clinical features and management of tinea capitis, highlighting its occurrence in adults and the continued preference for griseofulvin treatment.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This study investigated the hair of German shepherd dogs, revealing variations in color, shape, and band patterns across different body regions, while all hair types shared similar anatomical structures such as continuous, vacuolated medullas and cuticular scales with smooth or rippled margins.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this case study, a 20-year-old female with hypothyroidism experienced marked symptom improvement, including weight reduction and menstrual regularization, after Ayurvedic management involving herbal remedies and lifestyle changes, suggesting Ayurveda could complement conventional therapies and indicating the need for larger-scale validation.
March 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study in the UAE found that approximately 49% of previously hospitalized COVID-19 patients experienced Long COVID, which was linked to worsened self-perceived health and functional limitations; risk factors included female sex, intensive care needs, multiple comorbidities, and numerous initial symptoms.
June 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that nestin-expressing hair follicle-derived cells express higher levels of certain neurotrophic factors and neural markers, indicating potential for neuroregenerative therapy applications.
December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that preconditioning human hair follicle-derived stem cells with valproic acid enhanced their survival and migration in ischemic-like conditions by activating autophagy and inhibiting the AKT/mTOR pathway, suggesting this approach could improve stem cell therapies for ischemic stroke.
42 citations
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December 2007 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” This study examined finasteride, a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, for treating a Tourette’s syndrome patient unresponsive to traditional therapy, noting its limited side effects.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This pharmacovigilance study identified 64 drugs linked to hair loss, revealing specific demographic trends and timing patterns, and emphasized the importance of gender-specific monitoring and label updates to better convey real-world risks.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study conducted a large-scale comparison using FAERS data to assess the post-marketing safety profiles of spironolactone, eplerenone, and finerenone, finding unique adverse event patterns for each drug and highlighting the need for personalized safety monitoring and further investigation in other pharmacovigilance databases.
353 citations
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May 2016 in “TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry” This review discusses recent advances in droplet microfluidics for chip-based technologies such as single-cell analysis, small-scale cell cultures, and high-throughput drug screening, and it reports no new results.
9 citations
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May 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses female androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.
49 citations
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June 2019 in “eLife” This study reported the discovery of large-scale haplotypes (cenhaps) in human centromere regions, revealing deep genetic diversity, including introgressed Neanderthal and ancient African lineages.
39 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants” This review examines around 68 plant sources from six major plant families, assessing their scientific rationale and use by the cosmeceutical industry for applications like anti-ageing and sun protection.
17 citations
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April 2022 in “Bioactive Materials” This review discusses the current techniques for engineering microtissues, emphasizing the potential of continuous microfluidic processes to facilitate large-scale production, but reports no new experimental results.
6 citations
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January 2025 in “Molecules” This review highlights the challenges in developing nano-scale drug delivery systems for natural antioxidants in wound healing, pointing out issues like low solubility and skin permeability, and discusses potential solutions such as combining polymers and lipids to enhance delivery effectiveness.
July 2026 in “Current Pharmaceutical Analysis” This review highlights the potential of herbal remedies like Aloe vera and Tea Tree Oil in managing acne, underscoring the need for cautious integration with conventional treatments due to limited large-scale clinical studies and variability in formulations.
38 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study demonstrated that implanting μm-scale full-thickness columns of human skin tissue into immunodeficient mice restored key features of normal human skin, suggesting potential for human wound repair with minimal donor site morbidity.
December 2025 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This study developed a simplified multidimensional assessment scale for alopecia areata severity and systemic treatment initiation among Chinese patients, achieving expert consensus on relevant clinical indicators and conditions.
March 2025 in “Journal of Science Natural Science” This study successfully synthesized acetyl tetrapeptide-3 on a laboratory scale with over 56% yield and 100% purity, supporting its use in developing hair loss and scalp care products.